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Very weak magnetic fields are detected by___________________?

Correct answer: A. Squids

  • A. Squids
  • B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • C. Magnetometer
  • D. Oscilloscope

Explanation

SQUIDs, or superconducting quantum interference devices, detect extremely small changes in magnetic flux and are therefore used for very weak magnetic fields. A magnetometer is a likely choice because it measures magnetic fields, but ordinary magnetometers are generally less sensitive than SQUIDs.

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